November kicks off a season of holidays, celebrations, and parties. It’s easy to forget about regular exercise and healthy eating during this busy time of year, but we can use this time to practice cultivating balance.

credit:jana christy Stay involved – supervise the kids and cooking at all times. Clean hands – make sure everyone washes their hands before and after touching raw eggs and meat. Watch that sampling – cookie dough may be tempting, but don't sample it until cooked, because of the raw eggs. Hot is hot – teach [...]

Is your child getting a little anxious about the first day of school? Are you a little anxious for her or him? As a former kindergarten teacher and mom, I know how parents and children worry when summer is over, and it's time to start another school year.